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DIY Garden Container Tips

2012-05-30T23:00:00Z

Want to create you own garden containers, like the vintage Tupperware containers I made above, but don't know where to start? Gayla Trail of You Grow Girl has a collection of tips and tricks in a post she shared with HGTV's Gardens blog. Check it out and then head straight to your garden and get to work.

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Ombre Tassle Necklace

2012-05-30T22:00:00Z

This ombre tassle necklace combines both trends in a sweet and pretty DIY project, as shown by Oh the Lovely Things.

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Homemade Spam

2012-05-30T21:00:00Z

The other night, having dinner with my parents, we started talking about Hawaiian food -- specifically loco moco. Then someone wondered aloud about homemade Spam, and so I had to find it on the internet. Lo and behold, Morgan of Morgans Menu has a post up about her successful attempt to make the canned meat from scratch, using pork, duck, and chicken meat. Morgan, a Hawaiian native, says:

I can't even tell you how exciting it felt to see the process working. I was beside myself when I saw that it looked, smelled and tasted like real SPAM, but I had the satisfaction on knowing exactly what went into it (nothing scary!). I kept saying "It's working! It's WORKING!". Now Neil and I can work on perfecting and developing an actual recipe and serving it up to you!

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Spam Musubi

How-To: Tattoo a Banana

2012-05-30T19:00:00Z

This brilliant how-to from Phil Hansen of Phil in the Whaaat? is an insanely simple way to turn a banana in to a piece of art. Of course, it's a piece of art that will rot before your eyes, but that's kind of the cool part, right? Do yourself a favor and check out Phil's other rad videos and tutorials, like how to make a cardboard beard, how to paint with Coke, and how to print images on toilet paper. His web shows are hilarious (dancing skeleton FTW), and his projects have a perfect blend of humor and simplicity. I also love that his prize for featuring a user-submitted photo on his web show is a slice of handmade soap that features his logo and that he makes himself. [via Treehugger]

U.S.A.-Shaped Soap

2012-05-30T18:00:00Z

The team behind StinkybombSoap have added a familiar shape to their popular line of Ohio state soaps - the good ol' United States. Learn more about these two Maker Faire vets over on Facebook.

Last Call: Handmade Detroit at Maker Faire Detroit

2012-05-30T17:00:00Z

You've got just one more day to apply to Handmade Detroit's Craft Faire within Maker Faire Detroit this year. Don't miss out!

How-To: Masquerade Masks

2012-05-30T16:00:00Z

I've always wanted to attend a real masquerade party, and this masquerade mask tutorial from Kendra at My Insanity has me thinking that I should just throw my own! Masqurade ball and dinner party, anyone?

[Via Mod Podge Rocks]

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How-To: Reconstruct a Nike Dunk High

2012-05-30T14:00:00Z

Designer Jake Ferrato's company, JBF Customs, creates incredible bespoke versions of commercial apparel, like sneakers and hats. He posted an amazingly detailed tutorial that explains the process of reconstructing a Nike Dunk High sneaker (warning: some NSFW language) on the company website.

When I do a reconstruction, the first thing I do is take apart my base shoe. And yes, I mean I totally take it apart. All the panels are separated, and the entire upper is taken off of the sole. I use these old panels as templates for my new, better, more attractive materials. Once my new panels are cut, it is time to stitch them together, and produce my hand made, one of a kind upper.

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How-To: Spare Parts Chevron Necklace

2012-05-29T23:00:00Z

Bethany Nixon, of Reware Vintage, created this chevron necklace from a few leftover pieces from a framing kit she purchased at Michaels. A great way to keep a few small pieces of metal out of the trash!

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DIY Router Cover

2012-05-29T22:00:00Z

While we all love and now actually NEED technology in our lives and homes, we may not dig the aesthetics and look all of these electronics create. I appreciate an innovative idea that helps mask some of this and the anamu blog has a killer one with this Re-style Your Router post. I totally want to try this now!

Visit the Crafty Scene at Maker Faire

2012-05-29T19:00:00Z

If you didn't have a chance to visit Maker Faire Bay Area, you can still catch up on all the crafty action. I stopped by the Swap-O-Rama-Rama and the Bazaar Bizarre and spoke with crafters in the midst of the craziness. Check out some projects made in the epic clothing swap, and wander along with me as I visit vendors and run into friends in the craft faire.

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7 Tips for Painting a Perfect Rug

2012-05-29T18:00:00Z

Does your summer DIY list include making your own custom painted rug? Before you get started, head over to Tatertots & Jello and read Jen's 7 tips for painting a perfect rug. She's made a ton of rugs for her own home, so you can relax and let her experience be your guide!

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Peacock Tutu Tutorial

2012-05-29T17:00:17Z

My niece will be getting this DIY peacock tutu in the mail as soon as I have some free time! I love how simple it is to make, but how magical it is to look at.

Surreal Vegan Pizza Sculpture

2012-05-29T16:00:00Z

This enigmatic little beauty is a sculpture by Jerstin Crosby, called Vegan Pizza Party, which he describes as, "a cavernous slice of day old vegan pizza, complete with a rave cave." It's made from a diverse variety of materials including: porcelain, wax, wood, foam, lights, speakers, mp3 player, and a custom pedestal.

How-To: Simple Handmade Greeting Cards

2012-05-29T14:00:00Z

I don't know about you, but as a crafter, I experience some serious guilt whenever I send a store-bought greeting card. The problem is, I don't always have the time to create the gorgeous, personalized cards that I'd like to be giving instead. That's where Shannon at Madigan Made comes in: check out her simple handmade greeting card tutorial and learn how to make your own sleek, classy greeting cards in minutes!

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